11. Why Being a 'Perfectly Imperfect' Mother is actually perfect for your baby

The idea of striving to be a 'perfect' mother is something that so many women struggle with. We can feel this need to that we need to do everything well, do everything perfectly (whatever that actually is??) and that will benefit out babies and children. I was looking at this in online course The Truth About Early Motherhood, and also it came up with a coaching client earlier this week too.

So this podcast is going to dispel that myth, that BS - that we need to be 'perfect' mothers, when actually being a 'good enough' mother is better for both us and our babies! Take a listen to find out about the concept of the 'good enough' mother. I also share some ideas and techniques that can help support you if you find letting go of perfectionism hard and want to try to be more at ease with your imperfections (note: they are golden). And there's a lovely guided meditation to end this podcast too.

Enjoy!

Susan x

Questions to journal on from the podcast:

1) What would change in your experience of mothering if you did not have to be perfect?

2) Where/when are you being hard on yourself?

3) Where/when could you be easier and gentler on yourself?

4) What is stopping you from doing this?

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Enjoy the episode, and as ever get in touch with any questions or feedback too. As well as ideas for future episodes that you want me to explore are always welcome too.

And if you would like to leave a review with your podcast provider that would be AMAZING, as it helps other folk get to hear it too (reviews boost all about that algorithm schizz)

Susan x

Listen to this episode:

Featured in this episode and show links:

Selfish Mother - amazing TShirts by Molly Gunn

The Truth About Early Motherhood my new online course for surviving the first 6 months with your baby!

More about Kintsugi (Japanese pottery mended with gold)

Leonard Cohen - Anthem The lyrics I read from this stunning song, performed live here by the artist

Phillippa Perry, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) this is the book that is really great about how your own childhood influences you as a parent.

Life coaching for transitions in your life, or when you just feel stuck or stagnated, with me - https://www.yogaformodernlife.com/coaching

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